California Lutheran University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2881 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #813 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #745 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #65 of 249 | In California |
| #1965 of 2,375 | For Gender Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 2,297
- Graduates
- 1,054
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.callutheran.edu
California Lutheran University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
California Lutheran University has an acceptance rate of 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 75% | 76% |
| Applicants | 6,005 | 2,594 | 3,398 |
| Admissions | 4,544 | 1,944 | 2,596 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 502 | 231 | 271 |
281 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
225 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
65 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in California Lutheran University are 1150-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in California Lutheran University are 24-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1377 (41%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1179 (35%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 230 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 182 (5%) |
| Asian | 165 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 131 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 73 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend California Lutheran University is $32,774 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,161 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,668 |
| $48-75K | $24,318 |
| $75-110K | $29,303 |
| $110K+ | $38,364 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $51,750 | $21,792 |
| Tuition in-state | $51,750 | $21,792 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $51,750 | $21,792 |
| Fee in-district | $810 | $254 |
| Fee in-state | $810 | $254 |
| Fee out-of-state | $810 | $254 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,412 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,810 |
| Room charge | $9,000 |
| Meal charge | $7,810 |
California Lutheran University majors
California Lutheran University has granted 638 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 364 master's across 20 programs, and 23 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California Lutheran University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 96 | 74 | |
| Psychology, General | 83 | ||
| Education, General | 44 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | ||
| Criminology | 40 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 40 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 36 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 31 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 29 | ||
| Information Technology | 29 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 11 | 13 | |
| Computer Science | 23 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | 8 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 21 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 20 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 20 | ||
| Music, General | 20 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 19 | ||
| Public Administration | 16 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 15 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 15 | ||
| Management Science | 7 | 7 | |
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Biochemistry | 11 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 11 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 5 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 4 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 2 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 638 | 364 | 23 |
California Lutheran University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 64% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California Lutheran University has published 1,190 scientific papers with 16,381 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 8 |
| 1994 | 4 | 11 |
| 1995 | 5 | 12 |
| 1996 | 3 | 36 |
| 1997 | 9 | 13 |
| 1998 | 9 | 17 |
| 1999 | 6 | 25 |
| 2000 | 21 | 44 |
| 2001 | 9 | 47 |
| 2002 | 10 | 48 |
| 2003 | 26 | 53 |
| 2004 | 17 | 55 |
| 2005 | 15 | 67 |
| 2006 | 28 | 101 |
| 2007 | 22 | 105 |
| 2008 | 22 | 136 |
| 2009 | 33 | 178 |
| 2010 | 40 | 182 |
| 2011 | 39 | 312 |
| 2012 | 34 | 377 |
| 2013 | 42 | 437 |
| 2014 | 48 | 534 |
| 2015 | 48 | 629 |
| 2016 | 58 | 675 |
| 2017 | 77 | 788 |
| 2018 | 75 | 854 |
| 2019 | 78 | 1080 |
| 2020 | 82 | 1202 |
| 2021 | 60 | 1562 |
| 2022 | 55 | 1742 |
| 2023 | 69 | 1796 |
| 2024 | 61 | 1822 |
| 2025 | 44 | 1477 |
California Lutheran University alumni
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Jason Dolley
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jason Scott Dolley is an American actor, musician, and Twitch streamer known for his roles in Disney Channel shows and movies. These include Newton "Newt" Livingston III on Cory in the House, Virgil Fox in Minutemen, Connor Kennedy in Read It and Weep, Pete Ivey in Hatching Pete, and PJ Duncan on Good Luck Charlie.
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Tom Herman
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Thomas Herman III is an American college football coach who most recently served as the head coach for the Florida Atlantic Owls. He was the head football coach for the Texas Longhorns from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as the head football coach for the Houston Cougars from 2015 to 2016.
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Dave Aranda
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
-
David Christopher Aranda is an American football coach. He is the head football coach at Baylor University, a position he has held since 2020. He previously served as the defensive coordinator at LSU, Wisconsin, Utah State, Hawaii, Delta State, and Cal Lutheran.
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Bianca A. Santos
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Bianca Alexa Santos is an American actress known for her roles as Lexi Rivera in the Freeform drama series The Fosters and as Lucy Velez in the MTV comedy series Happyland. She also starred in the films Ouija (2014), The DUFF (2015), and Priceless (2016).
General info
| Alternative names | CLU/Cal Lutheran |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Motto | Love of Christ, Truth and Freedom |
| Colors | violet, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 599 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 60 W Olsen Rd Thousand Oaks, California, 91360-2787 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 127,000 |
| Phone | 8054922411 |